Last Date to Apply: 15 September 2026 | Total Vacancies: 291
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a leading public sector bank headquartered in Chennai, has announced recruitment for 291 Generalist and Specialist Officer positions across JMGS-I, MMGS-II, and MMGS-III scales for 2026-27.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online only.
View official advertisement: https://www.iob.bank.in/en/careers
Apply online: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/iobgoaug26/
Important Dates
- Opening of online registration & fee payment: 29 August 2026
- Closing of online registration & fee payment: 15 September 2026
No other mode of application will be accepted. The application fee, once paid, will not be refunded.
Vacancy Snapshot
| Post Code | Post Name | Grade | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Manager (Branch Management) | MMGS II | 100 |
| 02 | Manager (IT) | MMGS II | 65 |
| 03 | Manager (Information Security) | MMGS II | 5 |
| 04 | Manager (Information Security Audit) | MMGS II | 5 |
| 05 | Senior Manager (IT) | MMGS III | 10 |
| 06 | Senior Manager (Information Security) | MMGS III | 3 |
| 07 | Senior Manager (Information Security Audit) | MMGS III | 2 |
| 08 | Senior Manager (Database Administrator) | MMGS III | 10 |
| 09 | Senior Manager (Network Administrator) | MMGS III | 5 |
| 10 | Senior Manager (Cyber Security Administrator) | MMGS III | 5 |
| 11 | Manager (Credit) | MMGS II | 35 |
| 12 | Senior Manager (Credit) | MMGS III | 15 |
| 13 | Senior Manager (Risk) | MMGS III | 6 |
| 14 | Assistant Manager (Security) | JMGS I | 25 |
| Total | 291 |
Post Code 01 is the Generalist Officer post; all others are Specialist Officer posts. Vacancies include reservations for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD categories (horizontal reservation). The number of vacancies is provisional and may change as per bank requirements.
Key Eligibility Highlights (as on 01.08.2026)
Eligibility (age, educational qualification, and post-qualification work experience) varies by post. Broad overview:
- Manager (Branch Management) – Scale II: Graduation in any discipline + 3 years as Officer in Scheduled Public/Private Sector Bank (at least 2 years in Branch Banking). Age: 23–33 years.
- IT-related posts (Manager/Senior Manager IT, IS, ISA, Database, Network, Cyber Security): Relevant B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. degrees + specified years of post-qualification experience in IT/BFSI domains (ranging from 2–8 years depending on scale and role). Domain-specific hands-on experience mandatory for most posts.
- Credit posts: MBA (Finance)/equivalent or CA/CMA + relevant credit experience (3 years for Scale II, 6 years for Scale III).
- Risk Officer – Scale III: Relevant finance/risk qualifications + 5 years experience in risk/credit/forex/treasury/finance.
- Assistant Manager (Security) – Scale I: Graduate + computer certification/paper + retired JCO (or equivalent) / Inspector-level from Paramilitary/Police with minimum 5 years service. Age: 30–45 years. Medical category SHAPE-1 (except PwBD).
Age relaxations applicable as per Government of India guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen, etc. Candidates must produce original documents at the interview stage.
Selection Process
- Online Examination (Objective type – 100 questions, 2 hours)
- Generalist (Branch Management): English + Professional Knowledge (Banking)
- Other posts: English + General Awareness (Banking) + Professional Knowledge (post-specific)
- Interview for candidates qualifying the online exam.
Minimum qualifying marks apply in the Professional Knowledge section. Negative marking of 1/4th for wrong answers.
Application Fee (Non-refundable, inclusive of GST)
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 (intimation charges only)
- All others (including OBC & EWS): ₹1,000
Payment through online modes only (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, etc.).
How to Apply
- Visit the official careers page or directly go to the application link: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/iobgoaug26/
- Register online, note Registration Number & Password.
- Fill the application carefully, upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per specifications.
- Pay the fee and take printouts of the application and e-receipt for future reference.
Candidates can apply for more than one post if eligible, but only the last submitted application for the same post will be considered.
Additional Notes
- Selected candidates will be posted anywhere in India.
- Probation periods: 6 months (Branch Management Scale II), 1 year (most Specialist posts), 2 years (Security Officers).
- Bond amount applicable: ₹2 lakh (JMGS I) / ₹2.5 lakh (MMGS II & III) for 3 years of active service.
- Detailed eligibility, syllabus pointers, examination centres, and document requirements are available in the official advertisement.
Don’t miss the deadline! Last date to apply is 15 September 2026.
For the complete official notification and any updates, visit: https://www.iob.bank.in/en/careers
Apply now via: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/iobgoaug26/